Do you think your body functions optimally? A functional movement screen could prove you need some adaptations. The NFL has tested its players for movement implications for years.

Technical Terms Functional Movement Screen (FMS): A series of standardised tests designed to assess movement patterns and detect potential risk factors for musculoskeletal injury.

To celebrate Sports Safety week, Mercy Health Partners Sports Medicine will host a free Functional Movement Screening for athletes at the Mercy Health Partners Athletic Performance Center 3-6 p.m ...

Background A screening test evaluates a functional movement by assessing an athlete's functional limitations, weaknesses, or impairments that may increase the risk of injury for the athlete. Objective ...

Background The Nine Plus screening battery test (9+) is a series of 11 tests, used to assess limitations in fundamental movement patterns assumed to predispose athletes for injury. Objective To ...

Functional movement disorders (FMD), previously referred to as “psychogenic” movement disorders, are characterized by abnormal movements, postures or spasms, such as shaking (irregular tremor) or ...